Bánh cam

Bánh cam is a traditional Vietnamese dessert. It is also known as Bánh rán in the North of Vietnam. This dessert is a type of deep-fried pastry, made from glutinous rice flour and filled with a sweet mung bean paste. The name "Bánh cam" translates to "orange cake" in English, due to its round shape and golden color that resembles an orange.

Ingredients

The main ingredients for Bánh cam include glutinous rice flour, mung beans, sugar, sesame seeds, and cooking oil. Some variations may include coconut milk in the dough for added flavor.

Preparation

To prepare Bánh cam, the mung beans are first soaked in water until they become soft. They are then cooked and mashed into a paste, mixed with sugar, and formed into small balls. The dough is made by mixing the glutinous rice flour with water and kneading until it becomes smooth and pliable. The dough is then divided into small portions, each of which is flattened and filled with a ball of the mung bean paste. The filled dough is then shaped into a ball, rolled in sesame seeds, and deep-fried until golden brown.

Cultural Significance

Bánh cam is often enjoyed during special occasions and festivals in Vietnam, such as Tết (Vietnamese New Year) and Mid-Autumn Festival. It is also a popular street food snack, and can be found in many bakeries and dessert shops throughout the country.

See Also

• Bánh
• Vietnamese cuisine
• List of doughnut varieties
• List of Vietnamese dishes